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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are egg McMUFFIN and Burger King Whopper different?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, and copper; however, Burger King Whopper is richer in iron and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for egg McMUFFIN is 45% higher.
  • Egg McMUFFIN contains 6 times more copper than Burger King Whopper. While egg McMUFFIN contains 0.084mg of copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.
  • Burger King Whopper has less cholesterol.

McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +392.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~169mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.873mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
~equal in Water ~56.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +325%
Contains more FructoseFructose +302.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +17.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg McMUFFIN Burger King Whopper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Cholesterol 165mg 30mg 45%
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Iron 2.3mg 4.37mg 26%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 16%
Phosphorus 200mg 90mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.175mg 15%
Calcium 192mg 39mg 15%
Zinc 1.29mg 2.83mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.173mg 13%
Sodium 617mg 313mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 3.389g 11%
Folate 79µg 47µg 8%
Copper 0.084mg 0.013mg 8%
Protein 13.64g 10.74g 6%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.721g 4.685g 5%
Fats 9.66g 12.84g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.215mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.091mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g 3%
Saturated fat 3.592g 4.25g 3%
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.15mg 3%
Manganese 0.235mg 0.18mg 2%
Fructose 0.43g 1.73g 2%
Carbs 21.67g 18.55g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 2.873mg 1%
Calories 228kcal 233kcal 0%
Net carbs 20.57g 16.75g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Potassium 173mg 169mg 0%
Sugar 2.13g 4.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.109g 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.275g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Burger King Whopper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.